Did you know that FC Richmond Magic and Mystx players are part of The Club Champions League (CCL)? The CCL is the first, and largest, club-based youth soccer league in the United States. With four distinct competitive divisions, and two conferences (CCL and CCL New England) the league has over 15,500 participants, and over 75,000 registered youth soccer players within CCL member clubs in nine states and the District of Columbia. The CCL is larger than many state associations.
The organization was founded on a simple concept that includes three main features:
1. Superior Competition
2. A Model for Player Development and
3. A Governing Board made up of Professional Soccer Directors
Trip Ellis, Director of Coaching for FC Richmond, sits on both the Governing Board and Executive Board for the CCL.
The CCL has become the destination for the college bound soccer player. The CCL is recognized by top colleges and universities around the United States for consistent development of future collegiate players. In addition to the two College Showcases, the CCL offers an annual platform for players to be trained and coached by some of the very best NCAA college programs in the country. FC Richmond's Magic and Mystx players will take part in the CCL College Showcase Jan 31-Feb 2, as well as the CCL College Combine February 8 & 9. CCL member clubs send over 300 players per year to collegiate programs. Currently, over 1,000 student-athletes are on college rosters!